Immigration Nerds Talk About the Travel Ban
This week on “Immigration Nerds” Podcast, Erickson Immigration Attorney Scott A. Wilkinson and Draft Secretary Kahn Thomas Branch discuss the newest travel ban,
Read More »Supreme Court Upholds Travel Ban 3.0
Update: In a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court has held that the Executive Order commonly known as “Travel Ban 3.0” is a lawful exercise of the President’s
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About #FamilySeparation
EIG attorneys Lieselot Whitbeck and Miatrai Brown discuss the current zero tolerance Family Separation policy and legal procedure, and share their own experiences working at
Read More »President Releases Border-Focused Executive Order Ahead of Congressional Vote
Update: Today, President Trump signed an executive order ending the Administration’s policy of separating families at the border when parents face criminal charges under
Read More »EIG on #Family Separation
We at EIG are deeply troubled by the separation of families at the U.S. border. For those who would like to help, here is where you can Donate, Sign Petitions, Call your
Read More »USCIS to Revoke Citizenship in Fraudulent Cases
USCIS announced plans to create a new office in Los Angeles dedicated to investigating citizenship fraud, with the agency identifying naturalized citizens suspected of
Read More »New US-Israel Investor Visa Accord
Work authorization requirements between the US and Israel have loosened, with work permits now more readily obtainable between the two countries. Israelis seeking to obtain
Read More »UK Tier 2 Category Updates
With a cap of 20,700 in the UK’s Tier-2 visa program for professionals, the country is continuing to experience a shortage of nurses and doctors. In an attempt to
Read More »Canada’s Global Talent Occupations List Revised
Canada has revised its Global Talent Occupations List, with three new roles officially designated for highly skilled foreign workers. The occupations include Engineering
Read More »Updates to I-751 and I-829 Receipts
Applicants filing to remove conditions on a green card using Form I-751 or I-829 will now receive a receipt notice that can be presented in conjunction with the green
Read More »USCIS Expands Online Filing
In an effort to increase efficiency, security, and convenience, USCIS announced the availability of online submission for Forms N-565 and N-336, which are typically used by
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About the Possible Elimination of the H4 EAD Program
EIG attorneys Andy Finkle and Jeffrey Quilhot discuss the possible elimination of the H4 EAD program and what course of action could be taken.
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